I guess it's just human nature......new plug wires, rotor & cap are under the bed as we speak! (I know, not a very original hiding place, but they won't be there long)

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93 F-150 4x2, 4.9L, E-4OD, 3.08 rearend, K&N Airfilter. (Other mods to follow)

 

Todd, Those are nessesities, you shouldn't have to "hide" that stuff. How are you ever gonna get the "good stuff" if you can't be honest about the nessesary maintance items?

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98 F150 SC XLT 4.6 V8 Tow Pkg.CHIP,K&N Airbox mod. "Moonlight Blue" Crome Rails and Taillight covers, Smoked Bug and Rain guards, Painted Visor and Running boards. Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill. "traffic doesn't get in my way!" LOOK-OUT!

 

Andthensometoo,

She just wouldn't understand that I just spent money on what she would consider "performance" (ie, not absolutely necessary) items after I just put on new shocks as well. I do agree I "shouldn't" have to hide something like that, but I do. Such is life....

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93 F-150 4x2, 4.9L, E-4OD, 3.08 rearend, K&N Airfilter. (Other mods to follow)

 

I see what you mean. In that case you could try My Plan #2, Complaining constructively about inferior performance: Like when I wanted a moon visor (cuz it looks cool) I said Gee, it sure is hot even with the air on in the truck, I wonder what would help? A week of so later I said: You know, if I had one of those visors it would keep out a certain amount of heat (less wear on engine to cool the cab) and because I drive at night sometimes, the lighted one would also provide more visability (a safety feature). Now it is a "necessary" item!
In reality, like Mike, I am lucky to have a spouse that understands my needs/wants as long as I acknwoledge his needs/wants. After all it IS a two way street.

[This message has been edited by Andthensometoo (edited 08-01-1999).]

 

rhino spray on, 275$
bug guards all around, 100$
keyless entry, 200$

wife knowing about it BEFORE purchase....PRICELESS



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David
'99 F150 XLT SC, STYLESIDE
4X4 ORP 5.4L, AUTOMATIC,
139wb, Rhino, K&N,
BugGuard, RainGuards

 

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Funiest stuff I've seen in a while!

Shhhh.....gotta go wife's comin!

 

After reading this topic, I feel extra lucky that my wife gets almost as excited as I do about mt truck.
The only trouble I've gotten into was when I bought some stuff for the truck just before Father's Day. She was upset 'cause she and my boys might have got it for me.

 

My wife has hidden my Superchip ! It came in today and I don't get it until my birthday Wednesday ! Talk about mean....hehe. My kids won't tell me where it is either...I'm dying here.....
Of course...I have to boot around town to get rid of the 1/2 tank of 82 octane gas and time the next fill up to the higher octane and the chip install (Wednesday afternoon).
Come to think of it....my wife insisted on the 5,4L engine over the 4.6L. I caught the right girl eh ?

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98 XLT SuperCab 5.4L 4X4
Almost Superchip'd

 

HI!... Hope you don't get a "NO START" problem like I did. Talk about sticking a knife in my heart!8-)8-)

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NEAL [ the horsepower freak ] NEWMAN
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 3.55L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, **** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, AUTOMETER guage pod and tranny temp guage, custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, SUPERCHIP (truck won't start,"DAM"!!, soon to be installed 4.10 gears.

 

Gee Neal, looks like you've got just about
everything on your truck known to man, where did you put the kitchen sink?

BTW, did you hear about the oil gauge being a dummy lite? I'm thinking of putting in a real one, any ideas?

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David
'99 F150 XLT SC, STYLESIDE
4X4 ORP 5.4L, AUTOMATIC,
139wb, Rhino, K&N,
BugGuard, RainGuards

 

Dear Oregon Alien,

I can vouch for that, you caught a real sweetheart!

Happy Birthday, and enjoy your new Superchip!

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com

 

Hey Mike,

I told my wife that "Superchips" was our new homeowners insurance carrier so if she calls, make sure you back me up. HA!!



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White 1999 F150 4X4 XLT Regular Cab, 5.4L Short bed, 373 Rear, Towing & Off Road Pkg, 6 Disk CD, Keyless Entry

Mods Include : Superchip, Flowmaster exhaust, Chrome bed rails and Smittybilt nerfs, Full window tint,
K&N filter, Ventshade window deflectors. Triton boats tag on front - BASS sticker in rear glass

 

Mike,
I had a little water problem in my basement a few months ago and had to pay $300 to get it fixed. Dont forget that "Flowmasters" are the newest thing in plumming. Just in case she asks when she calls about the chip. I mean Insurance.

LOL

Triton


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White 1999 F150 4X4 XLT Regular Cab, 5.4L Short bed, 373 Rear, Towing & Off Road Pkg, 6 Disk CD, Keyless Entry

Mods Include : Superchip, Flowmaster exhaust, Chrome bed rails and Smittybilt nerfs, Full window tint,
K&N filter, Ventshade window deflectors. Triton boats tag on front - BASS sticker in rear glass






[This message has been edited by Triton (edited 08-05-1999).]

 

Just do what I do. Whenever I buy something for the truck, I add that same amount to the wife's "account". Then she gets to spend the same amount on whatever she wants...

I've already put at least $2k into my truck since I bought it, and she loves every minute of it...

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keith@myf150.com
http://www.myf150.com

1999 F-150 XLT Styleside, Black On Black, SuperCab, Short Bed, 4x4, ORP, 4.6L Auto, 3.55LS

Add-Ons: Extang Sabre Soft Tonneau (For Sale!), DrawTite Class III Hitch, Smittybilt Outland Grill Guard/Brush Guards, KC Daylighters, Custom Dual Exhaust-Straight Out The Back, Airaid FIPK, SuperChips Chip, Bug Deflector, Pace-Edwards Roll-Top Bed Cover on the way!




[This message has been edited by conqsoft (edited 08-05-1999).]

 

There you go, Conqsoft, *that's* the way to do it, by including your wife! It might cost cash now, but it pays for itself so many times over the long haul. I made the mistake of teaching my wife how to speed-shift a few years ago, and I think I created a monster! She loves the go-fast stuff like I do, almost.

Bests,

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com